Central to the economic theory of sticky costs is the proposition that managers consider adjustment costs when changing resource levels. We test this proposition using employment protection legislation (EPL) provisions in different countries as a proxy for labor adjustment costs. Using a large...

In this work, a semisolid back-extruded ZCuSn10P1 copper alloy sleeve was solution treated. The effects of solution temperature on the microstructures and mechanical properties were investigated. The results show that the solution and aging treatments have a great influence on the...

Chinese companies have been increasingly active in outbound investment in recent years, with Germany the third largest destination in Europe. Adopting an analytical approach and utilizing case studies and expert interviews, this book examines Chinese mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in Germany,...